With the latest innovations and advancements from 9th September to 13th September, CIOInfluence presents weekly insights. Remain updated with the industry trends, and news across the IT industry covering the domains including cloud computing, data management, cybersecurity, and transformative technologies. Explore thought leadership articles, authored by industry experts, and top IT Voices from top C-suite executives. In addition, learn about the upcoming global IT events and learn the buzzing IT phrases and terms.
Important IT Headlines to Follow This Week
Advancements in Cloud Technology
Oracle Expands Multicloud Capabilities with AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure
Oracle is collaborating with AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to help customers accelerate their application migrations and modernizations. Oracle Database@AWS, Oracle Database@Azure, and Oracle Database@Google Cloud give customers direct access to Oracle Database services running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and deployed in AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure data centers, respectively.
“We are working with AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure to help customers simplify cloud migration, multicloud deployment, and management,” said Karan Batta, senior vice president, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. “This was unthinkable in the cloud space just a few years ago and together, we will be able to give customers the flexibility to use multiple clouds. Customers can now quickly and easily combine services from across AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and OCI to drive breakthroughs in the cloud.”
TD SYNNEX a leading global distributor and aggregator of solutions for the IT ecosystem, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire IPsense Cloud Migration business, a leading cloud solutions provider in Brazil.
News in short:
- A new Cloud Competence Center will be established to assist partners in migrating customer workloads to the cloud.
- The center will provide advanced cloud services and expertise for seamless cloud migrations.
- Acquisition is expected to close within 30 to 90 days, pending customary closing conditions.
- IPsense’s AWS solution expertise will be integrated into TD SYNNEX’s distribution model, enhancing cloud service offerings.
- The move supports digital transformation efforts in Latin America, as highlighted by Otavio Lazarini, TD SYNNEX President.
- Luiz Herculano, Director of IPsense, sees growth opportunities for partners in Brazil and Latin America through this partnership.
- IPsense’s analytics, big data, and machine learning divisions are not part of the deal and will continue under a new brand led by George Randolph.
Data News of the Week
HEAVY.AI Accelerates Big Data Analytics with Vultr’s High-Performance GPU Cloud Infrastructure
Vultr, the world’s largest privately held cloud computing platform, today announced a partnership with GPU-accelerated analytics platform provider HEAVY.AI. Integrating Vultr’s global NVIDIA GPU cloud infrastructure into its operations, HEAVY.AI can interactively query and visualize massive datasets, enabling faster, more efficient decision-making for customers across diverse sectors.
Through its collaborations with NVIDIA and now Vultr, HEAVY.AI has optimized its platform for the latest NVIDIA hardware to provide best-in-class performance, providing significant advantages to industries that rely on fast data processing. Specifically:
- Energy: accelerating big data analytics for sectors such as renewable energy for wind, solar, and biomass.
- Telecommunications: expediting faster and deeper understanding of LTE and 5G networks, and enhancing customer experiences.
- Urban planning & smart cities: accelerating the sector with GeoAI solutions, which analyze urban data to optimize infrastructure, transportation, and public services; and driving advanced utility analytics on big smart meter, IoT, and Earth observation datasets, for hidden risks visualization, and uninterrupted uptime.
- Environmental monitoring, geospatial intelligence, and disaster response: analyzing satellite and drone data to detect changes in land use; assessing damage from natural disasters faster; and automatic change detection and socio-economic analysis.
HCLSoftware Completes Acquisition of Metadata Management Software Provider Zeenea
HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, announced that it completed the acquisition of Zeenea, an innovator in data catalog and governance solutions based in Paris, France. The acquisition of Zeenea enables Actian, a division of HCLSoftware, to offer a unified data intelligence and governance solution that empowers customers to seamlessly discover, govern, and maximize the value of their data assets.
“To become data-driven, organizations of all sizes need data governance to ensure the most effective and efficient use of quality data throughout its life cycle,” said Marc Potter, CEO at Actian.
Latest in Cybersecurity
Cohesity Expands Partnership with CrowdStrike to Enhance Threat Detection and Accelerate Response
Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to strengthen threat detection and response. This partnership combines Cohesity’s robust data protection capabilities with CrowdStrike’s world-class threat intelligence feeds, setting a new standard for comprehensive cybersecurity in backup and recovery solutions.
“Elevating your organization’s threat detection and response is crucial in today’s threat environment, especially with AI at the disposal of cyber adversaries,” said Craig Martell, Chief Technology Officer, Cohesity. “Secondary data estates offer a perfect opportunity for minimizing attackers’ advantages and, together with CrowdStrike, our customers can enhance their threat hunting and response while also automating defenses across their security stack.”
Nudge Security Extends SaaS Security and Governance Solution With New SSPM Capabilities
Nudge Security unveiled new SSPM (SaaS security posture management) capabilities for its SaaS security and governance platform.
Common misconfigurations and security risks included in CIS security benchmarks, enabling customers to:
- Surface identity risks like delegated email access, inactive privileged accounts, email forwarding outside of the organization, and other evidence of excessive or insecure access.
- Detect SaaS-to-SaaS integration risks, including unused OAuth grants with privileged access, active integrations associated with inactive users, and unapproved grants with risky scopes.
- Address critical misconfigurations such as high-risk or unrestricted groups, missing SSO or MFA, suspicious email audit rules, and domains without full DMARC configuration and enforcement.
- Prioritize findings based on risk severity
- Resolve issues efficiently with nudge workflows that guide the right stakeholders through remediation tasks.
Top IT Articles – a must-read
Precision-Guided RAG: Transforming Customer Support for the Modern Enterprise
In the article, Karan Sood discusses how precision-guided Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is transforming customer support for modern enterprises. He explains that traditional keyword-based search methods are being replaced by more intuitive, answer-based interactions, as customers now expect direct, accurate solutions rather than sifting through search results. Sood emphasizes that while generative AI models like ChatGPT offer immense potential, they also come with challenges, such as producing inaccurate or misleading information, often termed “AI hallucinations.”
Industries Under Siege: The Rising Threat of Cyberattacks in 2024
In “Industries Under Siege: The Rising Threat of Cyberattacks in 2024,” George Jones, the Chief Information Security Officer of Critical Start, sheds light on the escalating cyber threats industries face this year. He focuses on the increasing frequency of cyberattacks targeting key sectors like manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, and technology. The article highlights the rise in ransomware, database leaks, and phishing incidents that disrupt economic activities and pose national security risks.
The article includes:
- Key sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and engineering are vulnerable due to interconnected systems and supply chain weaknesses.
- It provides insight into the most common attack tactics, including phishing, BEC, and deepfakes, and discusses the strategic targeting of critical infrastructure.
- A comprehensive understanding of the industries most affected by cyberattacks in 2024.
- Knowledge about emerging cyber threats like deepfake fraud and open-source supply chain attacks.
- Best practices to strengthen cyber defenses, including the importance of flexible security strategies, employee training, and the adoption of EDR and MDR solutions.
Thought Leadership Voices of the Week
CIO Influence Interview with Chris Morales, CISO and Head of Security Strategy, Netenrich
Chris Morales discusses Netenrich’s proactive “shift-left” approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing Autonomic Security Operations (ASO) for handling dynamic attack surfaces. He also highlights Netenrich’s Adaptive MDR solution, powered by the Resolution Intelligence Cloud™
Looking ahead, Morales predicts that Autonomic Security Operations (ASO) and machine learning will play a crucial role in cybersecurity. He foresees a shift from prevention-focused strategies to resilience-based approaches, with a focus on securing supply chains and managing digital assets. Netenrich aims to lead this shift by enhancing asset management and promoting organizational resilience against future threats.
CIO Influence Interview with Konstantin Poptodorov, Director, Market Planning, Fraud & Identity, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
In the interview, Konstantin Poptodorov, Director of Market Planning for Fraud & Identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, discusses how his division plays a critical role in enhancing financial crime compliance and fraud prevention by leveraging a comprehensive range of solutions. He highlights the synergy created by combining data and software to enable organizations to make better risk decisions.
Key topics covered:
- Major trends in compliance and fraud prevention.
- Challenges faced by banks.
- How LexisNexis Risk Solutions aids decision-making using data linking technology.
- Myths in fraud prevention.
- Key principles for implementing fraud prevention solutions.
Popular IT Phrases to Know
Altcoin – Altcoin is a term for any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. It encompasses a wide range of digital currencies created as alternatives to Bitcoin, each with its unique features or functionalities. Examples include Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin.
Cybersecurity mesh – Cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA) is a security strategy that helps organizations protect their distributed assets by integrating security tools and controls.
Brand Highlight of the Week from CIO Influence
Akamai is a global leader in content delivery network (CDN) services, cloud security, and edge computing solutions, empowering businesses to provide fast, reliable, and secure digital experiences. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Akamai’s advanced platform accelerates and protects online applications, APIs, and websites.
CEO – Tom Leighton
Recent Launch – Akamai Introduces Edge Computing Services to Enhance Application Performance and Security at the Edge
The Upcoming IT Events Lineup
Silicon Labs ‘Works With’ San Jose
Date: September 19
Location: San Jose, CA
Silicon Labs’ Works With conference is the premier IoT developer event, bringing together device manufacturers, wireless experts, engineers, and business leaders from around the world. This one-day event will be held in San Jose, California and will feature a range of keynotes, technical courses, and hands-on workshops exploring IoT trends including AI/ML, Bluetooth, Long Range, Security, Matter, and Wi-Fi. Attendees will have direct access to subject matter experts, as well as demos from our ecosystem partners and sponsors.
CTO Craft Con
Date: Sep. 24 to 25
Location: Berlin, Germany
After the triumphant debut of our CTO Craft Mixers in the heart of Germany’s capital, we’re excited to bring the complete CTO Craft Con experience to Berlin. Join us as we gather CTOs and emerging tech leaders from startups, scaleups, soonicorns, unicorns, big tech, and beyond to address the most pressing challenges of our industry in a secure, collaborative, and inclusive peer-to-peer setting.
InfoQ Dev Summit Munich
Date: Sep. 26 to 27
Location: Munich, Germany
InfoQ Dev Summit Munich is a 2-day conference focusing on the most critical technical decisions senior software developers face today. Learn valuable real-world technical insights from 20+ senior software developers, build connections with speakers and peers, and unwind at social events.
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